Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
| – | Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
| – | Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables. |
| – | Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Other materials:
Gear-change indicator
Fig. 140 In the instrument cluster display:
gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The instrument cluster display may, depending on the
vehicle's equipment level, indicate which gear should be selected to reduce fuel
consumption ...
Removing and installing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B-
Hand drill
Safety goggles
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Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat backrest
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331
Removing
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Remove trim for locking mechanism
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